Vitaly Dyakov’s hat trick helped Rostov score a major victory over rival Rosno in the battle for a spot in the Premier League.

      You can watch the highlights of the game here. 

      Dyakov is a defender, but his passion and desire to play in the top league were crucial for the success of the team led by Kurban Berdyev.

      Earlier, Berdyev coached Rubin Kazan which won two golds in the Premier League in 2008 and 2009, and now trains Rostov which is fighting for a berth in the top league.

      In his post-match interview, Dyakov was ironic about his scoring spree, saying Zenit St Petersburg should sign him instead of Artiom Dzyuba.

      Dyakov also added he is not aware of his future since the contract with Rostov expires on June 30.

      This was also the final match for Stipe Pletikosa who is leaving Rostov after making sure the team stays in the Premier League.

      The Croation goalkeeper is heading back home to reunite with his family.

      Pletikosa started his professional career with Hajduk Split, from where he was transferred to Shakhtar Donetsk, before joining Spartak Moscow in 2007. In 2011, after spending one season with Tottenham Hotspur, he signed with FC Rostov. He made his international debut for Croatia in 1999, and went on to represent the country in five major tournaments. After Darijo Srna, he is the second most capped player in the history of Croatia national team, for which he has made 114 appearances. Pletikosa retired from international football following the 2014 FIFA World Cup (Wikipedia).

      Pletikosa was widely loved by Rostov fans and got an ovation upon the final whistle in the game against Tosno, which the team won 4-1.